Richfield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11,806 Population 329/sq mi density
$135,774 Median Income $64,595 per capita
$456,500 Home Value $571,026 Zillow
$1,460 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,774 median income, 1.3% unemployment
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Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$456,500 home value, $1,460/mo rent
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Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,062 ft (324 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates43.2394°N, 88.2340°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 54.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 117 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 60 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 31 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 21 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 97 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 86 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 51 km 2
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 99 km 2
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 44 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 44 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 51 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 49 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 53 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 49 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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